Mersen will showcase its extensive line of DC and high-speed fuses, laminated bus bars, cooling, capacitors, and surge protective devices during the Battery Show, October 8th – 10th, 2024 at its new location at Huntington Place, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Mersen’s expert team of product managers and design engineers will be on hand at booth #4433 to discuss your application challenges and share Mersen’s customized solution capabilities.
You go to great depths to provide the materials required to build, run and power the modern world. At MINExpo INTERNATIONAL, the industry’s largest global mining event, you will uncover new products and transformative technology that can help you increase productivity and safety. Massive machinery. Innovative solutions. Essential resources. Every element from exploration, planning and processing to safety, sustainability and reclamation is available.
Mersen will exhibit at booth 23053 during RE+, September 9th – 12th, in Anaheim, California. Mersen will display its extensive line of product solutions for solar, energy storage, and the renewable energy market. Products this year include Mersen’s growing HelioProtection line of PV fuses and holders, specifically created to safely isolate faulty circuits in solar installations and increase system longevity and reliability. Mersen’s overcurrent and surge protective devices (SPDs), for applications including DC, that are essential components in energy storage, transmission, and EV charging applications, will also be displayed.
Rockwell Automation has recently announced that Christian Rothe will join the company as senior vice president and chief financial officer on Aug. 19. He will report to Rockwell Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Blake Moret. Rothe brings with him a broad background of executive leadership, finance, strategic planning, operations, and corporate development experience. He joins Rockwell after spending 13 years at Graco Inc., an industrial company specializing in the development and manufacturing of fluid-handling systems and products. Rothe served as chief financial officer and treasurer at Graco from 2015 through 2018 before moving into roles leading Graco’s global business divisions.
nVent Electric plc has recently announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the parent of Trachte, LLC for a purchase price of $695 million, subject to customary adjustments. Trachte is a manufacturer of custom-engineered control building solutions designed to protect critical electrical infrastructure assets. nVent Chair and CEO Beth Wozniak said, “I am excited to welcome the Trachte team to nVent. Trachte expands our enclosures portfolio with a new platform and enhances our systems protection capability, further strengthening our position with the electrification of everything. The addition of Trachte will better position us to serve customers with a broader solutions offering, with our combined expertise and capabilities.”
Robroy Industries Enclosures Division announces that it has appointed Geoff Twietmeyer as General Manager. Mr. Twietmeyer holds an MS degree in Engineering Management from Western Michigan University and a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Trine University. His diverse professional experience includes service as a partner at LeaderWork, a leadership development firm; Senior VP of Engineering and Operations at Michigan Spring and Stamping, a Tier 1 automotive company; Engineering and IT Manager at Fisen Corporation, a manufacturer in the HVAC industry; and Global Director of Engineering at GHSP, a supplier of mechanical and electromechanical systems for Tier 1 Automotive.
Phoenix Contact USA employees and visitors can now charge electric vehicles (EVs) at charging stations powered by the sun. The company recently held a “First Plug-In” ceremony to unveil its new EV solar carport. Up to 10 vehicles can charge at the station at a time. There are four Flo charging stations, each with two charging points. The carport also includes two Jule fast-charging stations, which can charge a vehicle in as little as 30 minutes, depending on conditions. Numerous Phoenix Contact products, including PLCnext Control, power supplies, terminal blocks, relays, and DC charging cables, were used in the installation.
Southwire Company has recently announced a partnership agreement with Swiss manufacturer Kummler+Matter AG (K+M), a Colas Rail company, for the distribution of electrified rail system hardware and solutions designed for Overhead Contact Systems (OCS) in mass transit applications. Complementing Southwire’s extensive wire and cable catalog for OCS systems, over 400 K+M specialty components will be available directly through Southwire, bringing existing and new product solutions to U.S. transit authorities.
After more than 25 years at SCHURTER, the current Managing Director (MD) of SCHURTER AG, Rolf Hausheer, will retire at the end of 2024. Rolf Hausheer handed over the position of MD of SCHURTER AG to Steffen Lindner on 1 July 2024. Steffen Lindner is already acting as the General Manager & Vice President EMEA. The career of Rolf Hausheer at SCHURTER began in April 1999 as the Head of Procurement. His strategic decisions and ability to build valuable supplier relationships significantly contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement.
Parker Hannifin Corporation has recently announced the election of E. Jean Savage to its Board of Directors, effective July 10, 2024. Ms. Savage is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Trinity Industries, Inc., a provider of rail transportation products and services in North America, a position she has held since 2020. Previously, she was Vice President, Surface Mining and Technology for Caterpillar Inc. where she spent 17 years in a variety of senior leadership positions that spanned operations, technology and innovation, and quality and continuous improvement.
In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 492 manufacturers and more than 1,779,000 data sets that are available with the update on July 09, 2024. Companies with updated and new data include: ABB LTD with 180 new data sets for signal devices, sensors, switches and pushbuttons; KEYENCE CORPORATION with 35 new data sets for amplifiers, cables, controllers, PLCs, sensors, switches and pushbuttons; and Rockwell Automation with 27 new and 54 updated data sets for contactors, PLCs, relays and terminals.
RS offers an extensive selection of RS PRO brand control panel products ideally suited for improving automation efficiency and overcoming common challenges in applications extending throughout the industrial market. Companies in the energy, utilities, and process manufacturing industries are under immense pressure to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability and deliver value in the face of market challenges ranging from supply chain disruptions, rising energy costs, and inflation to skilled labor shortages, unplanned downtime, and the persistent need to continually enhance customer and employee experiences to better retain both.
Schneider Electric has recently announced a global call for entries for its third annual Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards to celebrate its partner ecosystem in creating a more sustainable and electric world. This year, the application has been revamped and submissions are open until Oct. 15, 2024. Global winners will be announced in early 2025. Named recently by Time Magazine and Statista as the world’s most sustainable company, Schneider Electric’s Impact Awards selection criteria reflect the company’s integrated approach to sustainability. Entrants are assessed based on their decarbonization efforts to Electrify, Reduce, and Replace, while also looking more broadly at their endeavors to create an Electricity 4.0 future through actions to Strategize, Digitize, and Decarbonize.
Bel Fuse Inc. has recently confirmed consistent with prior announcements that Dennis Ackerman will retire from the Company effective July 31, 2024 after 37 years of service, having served as President of Bel Power Solutions and Protection since 2014. As previously announced, Steve Dawson, who most recently served as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for the Power segment, has been named to succeed Mr. Ackerman. His appointment as the new President of Bel Power Solutions and Protection is effective July 1, 2024. Mr. Ackerman joined Bel in 1986 and held the positions of Customer Service Manager, Sales Manager, Purchasing Director and Operations Director. In 2001, he was named Vice President of Operations and in June 2014, he was named President of the Bel Power Solutions and Protection segment.
Omron Automation has announced that Jeff Hall, a key member of our leadership team, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Automation Alley. This appointment strengthens the collaboration between Omron and Automation Alley. Automation Alley plays a vital role in supporting the growth and progress of technology and manufacturing companies based in Michigan. It serves as a primary hub for Industry 4.0 knowledge and aid, providing businesses with the necessary tools and knowledge to begin or advance their digital transformation journeys.
AMETEK, Inc. has recently announced the appointment of Keith J. Kowalski as Vice President and General Manager, AMS Division. Mr. Kowalski previously served as Divisional Vice President and Business Unit Manager for the Precitech TMC business within AMETEK’s Ultra Precision Technologies division. “I am pleased to announce Keith’s promotion to Vice President and General Manager,” commented David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Keith has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a strong track record of delivering growth and operational excellence within AMETEK. I am confident he will continue to drive significant success for the AMS Division.”